Bristol

Ecosystem Overview

The Bristol ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sullivan County nearby has 7% more documented species, Bristol offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sullivan County

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Very Common2 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common2 obs.

Phanogomphus lividus

Ashy Clubtail

Common2 obs.

Epiphragma solatrix

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Cryptocercus wrighti

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Rare1 obs.

Andrognathus corticarius

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+151%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-7% vs. current

Colonial Heights

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+745% vs. current

Fort Patrick Henry Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9200% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Sullivan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+151%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-7% vs. current

Colonial Heights

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+745% vs. current

Fort Patrick Henry Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sullivan County

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Very Common2 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common2 obs.

Phanogomphus lividus

Ashy Clubtail

Common2 obs.

Epiphragma solatrix

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Cryptocercus wrighti

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Rare1 obs.

Andrognathus corticarius

Rare1 obs.

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